Leon Edwards Issues Statement Following Jorge Masvidal Brawl

Leon Edwards didn’t take long to respond to the incident that took place following UFC London between himself and Jorge Masvidal. Edwards and Masvidal competed on the card yesterday (March 16). Edwards nabbed a split decision victory over Gunnar …

Leon Edwards didn’t take long to respond to the incident that took place following UFC London between himself and Jorge Masvidal. Edwards and Masvidal competed on the card yesterday (March 16). Edwards nabbed a split decision victory over Gunnar Nelson. Masvidal stunned the London crowd with his brutal knockout win over Darren Till in the […]

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Jorge Masvidal Explains Why He Struck Leon Edwards Following UFC London

Jorge Masvidal has quickly addressed what happened backstage at UFC London. Masvidal earned a massive knockout victory over Darren Till earlier today (March 16). “Gamebred” was a slight underdog in the fight and was in enemy territory. Afte…

Jorge Masvidal has quickly addressed what happened backstage at UFC London. Masvidal earned a massive knockout victory over Darren Till earlier today (March 16). “Gamebred” was a slight underdog in the fight and was in enemy territory. After the fight, Masvidal made it clear that he wanted a title bout, but Leon Edwards attempted to […]

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New Footage Released Of Masvidal-Edwards Brawl At UFC London

New footage has been released from the brawl between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards backstage at UFC London. Masvidal was being interviewed by Laura Sanko following his brutal knockout victory over Darren Till. Edwards said something while “Game…

New footage has been released from the brawl between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards backstage at UFC London. Masvidal was being interviewed by Laura Sanko following his brutal knockout victory over Darren Till. Edwards said something while “Gamebred” was answering a question. “Rocky” had some more banter, which caused Masvidal to walk over to him. […]

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Dana White Reacts to Backstage Fight Between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards

Jorge Masvidal earned a second round knockout against Darren Till in the main event at UFC Fight Night in London and he tried to score a second victory after engaging in a backstage fight with Leon Edwards just minutes after the card was finished. The …

Jorge Masvidal earned a second round knockout against Darren Till in the main event at UFC Fight Night in London and he tried to score a second victory after engaging in a backstage fight with Leon Edwards just minutes after the card was finished. The altercation took place during Masvidal’s interview with ESPN following his […]

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Watch: Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards Brawl Backstage At UFC London

Things got ugly after UFC London earlier today (Sat. March 16, 2019). UFC on ESPN+ 5 winners Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards got into a brawl backstage. Masvidal was being interviewed for ESPN after some comments from a nearby Edwards caught his attent…

Things got ugly after UFC London earlier today (Sat. March 16, 2019). UFC on ESPN+ 5 winners Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards got into a brawl backstage. Masvidal was being interviewed for ESPN after some comments from a nearby Edwards caught his attention. Masvidal dared Edwards to come and say them to his face, as […]

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UFC London Results: Leon Edwards Edges Out Gunnar Nelson In Close Fight

Leon Edwards will meet Gunnar Nelson in the co-main event of the evening in an important welterweight bout on UFC on ESPN+ 5. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC London as they happen. The UK’s Edwards (16-3) has been on a tear in the 170-pound division. “Rocky” has […]

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Leon Edwards will meet Gunnar Nelson in the co-main event of the evening in an important welterweight bout on UFC on ESPN+ 5.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC London as they happen.

The UK’s Edwards (16-3) has been on a tear in the 170-pound division. “Rocky” has rattled off six straight wins. He most recently defeated Donald Cerrone last June. As for Nelson (17-3-1). After a controversial loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio in July of 2017, “Gunni” bounced back with a submission victory over Alex Oliveira at UFC 231 last December.

Round One

Edwards takes the center of the Octagon as Nelson bounces in his traditional karate style. Nelson lands a hard body kick and clinches Edwards against the cage. Edwards tries to escape but Nelson slams him back down to the canvas. Nelson looks to trap Edwards’ legs but Edwards fights his way back up. The British fighter manages to trip Nelson and he looks to take Nelson’s back. However, the cage is in his way. Less than two minutes to go and it is more of a chess match at this point. Both men are fighting for wrist control, but Edwards is the one threatening. Not much action going on, but Nelson does manage to get back to his feet. The round ends with the men looking at each other.

Round Two

Edwards quickly rushes to the center of the cage and throws a leg kick. Nelson throws a range finding jab. He times a leaping straight left hand but misses the mark. Edwards connects on a one-two as Nelson comes in for a takedown. Edwards lands a knee to the body of Nelson and escapes throwing an elbow. Nelson clinches and presses the British fighter against the cage. He cracks Edwards with a right hand on the break. Nelson leaps in with a right hand but Edwards uses his footwork well there. Nelson, however, lands a hard knee to the body. He lunges in with a back and and clinches Edwards again. He clips Edwards with a right hand on the break. Edwards blasts Nelson with a left elbow. Nelson drops. He pounces and drops bombs on Nelson. The fight could be stopped. Somehow Nelson survives the round ends.

Round Three

They touch gloves to start. Both men seem to have a slower pace here to start. Nelson shoots a deep takedown. Edwards has done a great job defending takedowns all night. They break and, again, Nelson looks for a punch, but Edwards was not there. Nelson drops his hands and closes the distance but Edwards quickly gains double underhooks and defends. He spins and threatens Nelson with a takedown. He lets Nelson up. Nelson lands a leaping right hand, Edwards drops. Nelson ends up in top control but he only has 40 seconds to work. He is landing some punches but he likely needs more. Edwards is holding on. The fight ends.

Leon Edwards defeats Gunnar Nelson via spl decision (28-29, 29-27, 29-28)

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